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NOAA Fisheries Proposes Critical Habitat for Five Indo-Pacific Corals

Critical habitat proposed around 16 islands and atolls in U.S. Pacific Islands.
November 29, 2023 - Media Release ,
Pacific Islands
Light brown coral in a swirl-like shape with white edges. Isopora crateriformis coral. Credit: Doug Fenner

NOAA Fisheries withdraws proposal to expand Seafood Import Monitoring Program

Agency to focus on broader review of the program with stakeholder input
November 14, 2023 - Media Release ,
National
International
shutterstock-seafood-display-in-market-750x500.jpg Fish at market. Credit: Shutterstock.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $60 million for Columbia River Basin Hatcheries as part of Investing in America agenda

Inflation Reduction Act makes new funding available to facilities supported by the Mitchell Act.
October 27, 2023 - Media Release ,
National
Coho Salmon being held my a hatcheries worker by the Nez Perce Tribe Hatcheries operated by the Nez Perce Tribe, with Mitchell Act funding, supported the reintroduction of Coho salmon to the Lostine River in Oregon in 2020. Credit: Nez Perce Tribe.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million for Regional Fishery Management Councils as Part of Investing in America Agenda

Funding will support efforts to advance fisheries management in a changing climate
October 25, 2023 - Media Release ,
National
Commercial fishing in the Valdez, Alaska harbor. Commercial fishing in Valdez, Alaska. Credit: iStock

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million to Boost Red Snapper Science in the Southeast as Part of Investing in America Agenda

Inflation Reduction Act makes new funding available to mitigate impacts of climate change
October 25, 2023 - Media Release ,
Southeast
National
A school of red snapper fish swimming. A school of red snapper. Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

NOAA Fisheries Launches New Dashboard for Vessel Speed Compliance

New tool uses Automatic Identification System data, reflects strong compliance across sectors.
October 19, 2023 - Media Release ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
National
An endangered North Atlantic right whale breaches. An endangered North Atlantic right whale breaches. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $82 Million for Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales

Historic funding is part of the Administration's Investing in America agenda.
September 18, 2023 - Media Release ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Aerial view looking down at two dark gray North Atlantic right whales, one adult and one smaller calf. North Atlantic right whale Smoke and calf. Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (NOAA Permit #20556-01)

NOAA Fisheries and Partners to Hold 5th Annual Belugas Count September 23

Alaska’s largest one-day marine mammal educational event to celebrate 50th anniversary of Endangered Species Act.
September 15, 2023 - Media Release ,
Alaska
National
Belugas Count logo

Biden-Harris Administration proposes management plan, environmental assessment for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA seek public comment on draft monument management plan
September 12, 2023 - Media Release ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
A colony of pink bamboo coral with crinoids on Mytilus Seamount, which is within both the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument and the Georges Bank Deep-Sea Coral Protected Area. A colony of bamboo coral with crinoids on Mytilus Seamount, which is within both the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument and the Georges Bank Deep-Sea Coral Protected Area. (Image credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration)

Biden-Harris Administration makes $45 million available for coastal habitat restoration and resilience for tribes and underserved communities through Investing in America agenda

Funding will advance NOAA’s efforts to build a more Climate-Ready Nation
September 01, 2023 - Media Release ,
National
Aerial view of native village of Levelock, Alaska. NOAA funding is supporting the native village of Levelock, Alaska, in assessing how future climate scenarios could affect their community. (Image credit: USGS)